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Rather than 'fixing' the NHS, we need to radically rethink our …

WebBetween 2010 and 2021, the number of community health workers declined by 20%, while the number of hospital consultants increased by 45%. We need to rethink …

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Director's cut with FCDO's David Whineray

WebWhat does your job involve? I lead a brilliant team of around 100 people in FCDO’s global health directorate. We’re responsible for global health security, …

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How a public health campaign empowered people to Stay Well …

WebWinter is a “really tough time” for health services in the UK, says Helen Duggan, head of marketing for Public Health England. Hospitals reach capacity and staff are under …

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Office for Health Promotion to replace PHE's health improvement …

WebThe Department of Health and Social Care is setting up a new Office for Health Promotion to take over Public Health England's responsibilities for improving the …

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In healthcare, as elsewhere, people make mistakes. The important …

WebThis month sees the launch of a new statutory body to investigate clinical incidents in healthcare, the Health Services Safety Investigation Body. A new act of …

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Beyond the comfort zone: Andrew Johnston of CS Healthcare

WebAndrew Johnston, who spent 30 years at the Government Actuary’s Department, reflects on the parallels between his career in Whitehall and his current role as chair of CS …

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DHSC cuts core headcount by 16.5% in nine months

Web01 Aug 2023. The Department of Health and Social Care has cut its core departmental headcount by 16.5% since October, equating to 662 fewer staff, according to figures …

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We were civil servants, now we… run a mental health charity

Web01 Oct 2019. In the latest of our series about civil service leavers, we meet Ella Joseph and Natalie Acton, who together lead the charity Think Ahead, which runs a graduate scheme …

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Whitty named next chief medical officer

Web07 Jun 2019. beckie__smith. Chris Whitty, chief scientific adviser to the Department of Health and Social Care, will be England's next chief medical officer, the department has …

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Global perspective: How emerging economies are 'leapfrogging' …

WebFirst, it must accelerate a health system’s development by reducing the time to results. Second, it must be cost-effective by achieving current or better results at lower cost. And …

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ONS statistician honoured for lifesaving pandemic work

Web25 Oct 2023. The head of the Office for National Statistics' Health Modeling Hub has been awarded an OBE for services to statistics and public health during the Covid-19 …

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Jonathan Van-Tam takes job at vaccine maker Moderna

Web18 Aug 2023. England’s former deputy chief medical officer Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, who became a household name for his pandemic-time briefings, has taken a new …

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Matt Bazeley: "We must work smarter on workplace well-being"

WebThe health of the nation is in crisis, and it is only going to get worse. Something’s got to change. The government has recently announced its National Activity strategy. A …

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Jin Sahota interview: How government procurement reforms are …

WebPhotography by Louise Haywood Schiefer. At first glance, most of government would be jealous of the funding deal for the NHS. Agreed before departments had even begun to …

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Welsh Government appoints NHS Wales chief as new perm sec

WebThe Welsh Government has appointed director general for health and social services Andrew Goodall as its next permanent secretary. Goodall, whose current joint …

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UKHSA and DHSC accused of 'getting financial-management …

Web10 May 2024. Members of parliament's Public Accounts Committee have accused the UK Health Security Agency and the Department of Health and Social Care …

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Scottish Government offers £180k a year for next health chief

WebThe advertisement for his replacement offers a three-year fixed-term contract with an annual salary of “circa £180,000”, with the possiblility of a one or two-year contract extension. …

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NI civil service sickness rates 'continually higher' than elsewhere in …

Web“The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a priority for all departments,” a spokesperson said. “The Northern Ireland Civil Service offers a comprehensive range of …

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Latest civil service & public affairs moves – May 13

WebLondon Assembly. 2 May election results: Sadiq Khan (Lab) re-elected as mayor of London. Barnet and Camden – Anne Clarke (Lab/Co-op) re-elected as …

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Simon Case won't appear at Covid Inquiry this year

Web27 Nov 2023. Simon Case has been excused from appearing at the Covid Inquiry in 2023. The cabinet secretary, who has been off work on medical leave since late October, had …

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Simon Case returns to work after long-term sick leave

WebBy Tevye Markson. 08 Jan 2024. Cabinet secretary Simon Case has returned to work after several months of sickness absence, CSW understands. The Cabinet Office confirmed …

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Canary Wharf government hub formally opens

WebThe government’s new office hub in Canary Wharf has been formally opened today, with staff from departments including HM Revenue and Customs, the Ministry of Justice and …

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